The fundamentals
What are the different types of diatairy fats
Saturated, Monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, trans
What fats are considered good for your heart health
unsaturated fats, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated
How does fat help in vitamin absorption
Fat is required to absorb vitamins A, D, E, and K
How can I identify trans fats on a food label
Look for partially hydrogenated oils, even if it says 0g per serving
which one is healthy fat cake or oily fish
oily fish
Why does your body need fat
Essential for energy, cell growth, nutrient absorption, and organ protection
What is the impact of saturated fat on LDL cholesterol
It generally raises LDL, which should be limited
What are the best plant-based sources of healthy fats
Avocados, nuts, seeds, olives, and certain plant oils
What are the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids
They reduce inflammation and support heart health
which one is healthy fat biscuits or olive oil
olive oil
What are essential fatty acids
omega 3, omega 6
What are trans fats and why should they be avoided
Artificial fats that raise bad LDL and lower good HDL cholesterol
How much total fat should I eat per day
Generally 20% to 35% of daily calories
Which foods are high in saturated fat and should be limited
Red meat, butter, cheese, coconut oil
which one is healthy fat fatty meats or nuts
nuts
how many calories are in one gram of fat
9 calories per gram
Will eating fat make me get fat?
Weight gain is based on total calories, not just fat intake
What are the best oils to use for cooking
Olive oil, canola oil, avocado oil
How do I know if oil has gone rancid
It will have a sour or smell
which one is unhealthy fat process meats or ovocados
ovocados
What does it mean for a fat to be saturated or unsaturated
It refers to chemical structure or hydrogen bonding
Is a low-fat diet always the healthiest option
Not necessarily, it can lead to increased intake of refined carbs and sugars
Is it safe to reuse cooking oil
Generally discouraged due to lowered smoking point and potential to turn rancid
How can I reduce my consumption of unhealthy fats
Switch from butter to liquid vegetable oils, reduce processed snacks, and limit fried foods
which one is unhealthy fat coconut oil or seeds
seeds